HAC831C9 Radiation–Matter Interaction. Radiation Protection (2.5 ECTS)
Overview
Description:
The objective of this course is to introduce the tools of radiometry, to understand the mechanisms of interaction between ionizing radiation and living matter, to learn about the modes of exposure to ionizing radiation, and to use this knowledge to understand the rules and requirements related to radiation protection.
Hourly volumes:
Lectures: 4:00 PM
Tutorials: 9:00 AM
Lab: 0 hours
Fieldwork: 0 hours
Required prerequisites:
Bachelor's degree in science or health sciences.
Recommended prerequisites:
No changes
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Assessment:
written exam / final exam
Course Syllabus:
• Radiation-matter interactions:
– Different types of interaction
– Detection methods
– List of the various detectors
• Effects of radiation on living matter:
– Quantities and units: activity, absorbed dose, equivalent dose, effective dose
– Different exposure modes
– Effects on the cell
– Effects on the body: deterministic effects, stochastic effects
– Data sources: epidemiology, experimental studies, research
– Low doses
• Protection of people and the environment:
– Protection in facilities: principles of radiation protection – the ALARA principle
– Radiation protection measures (individual and collective)
– Different exposure modes
– Environmental protection: discharges, transfers, and harm to the environment
Contacts
Project Leaders: J. Maynadie, F. Petitot, CEA, INSTN
Administrative Contact(s): Claudie Fabry